Vol. 1, No. 1 July/August 1993	Previous Issues Subscribe to AT Messenger Download PDF Viewer
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Recycling Craze Hits AT!

Recycling is a common practice in these environmentally conscious times. This has carried over into the field of assistive technology. Recycling allows someone who sells a used device to recoup some of his/her purchase cost and enables the buyer to acquire technology at a reduced price.

To address the interests of those with used equipment and those looking for it, DATI is pleased to announce the availability of a new service coordinated through our offices. The Assistive Technology Recycling Program will accept information from people with devices to sell or donate and from people looking to obtain used equipment. All of this information will be maintained in a computer database for efficient matching of those having devices with those needing devices. Once a match is made, DATI will inform the parties of the potential match and determine their willingness to pursue the sales/exchange of the equipment. If the parties concur, the project will provide them with each others’ names and phone numbers and they can then communicate directly with one another about the “deal.”

People wishing to have one or more specific devices or needs listed in the database may call the DATI Central Site at (302)651-6790 or one of our three Technology Resource Centers. The number in New Castle Co. is 657-5647; in Kent Co. 739-6885; and in Sussex Co. 856-7946. The AT Messenger will feature new additions to this database list in each issue.

Please note that this service is primarily for the matching of equipment with needs among private individuals. Commercial enterprises wishing to buy or sell used assistive technology devices should contact the DATI Central Site to discuss an appropriate means of information exchange. Also, be aware that the DATI accepts no responsibility for the working condition of any device passed on through this service. Any terms for product exchange are to be worked out privately between the supplier and recipient.